At the request of talk show host Graham Norton, the actress addressed the camera to share some inspirational words. One word in particular, however, might get her put on Santa's naughty list.

"At this time of celebration and togetherness," she began, "we have the chance to reflect on the year gone by, and I think we can all agree that 2016 has been a big pile of shit."

Cue roaring laughter from the audience, as Mirren maintained her regal composure. But she wasn't finished there. She also had a few clever ideas for how to make this year's holiday a happy one, despite the events leading up to it: "So my advice to you is drink responsibly, and be merry. Have a very happy Christmas, but above all, go see Collateral Beauty, out on Boxing Day [in the U.K.]."

Mirren ended the speech by dropping the mic. And then, being the class act that she is, she picked it right back up again.